Day: September 11, 2024

PUTRAJAYA, The CERN Summer Student Programme (CSSP), at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland, organised by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) has succeeded in improving the country’s scientific capabilities in addition to promoting international cooperation. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said apart from this, it is also able to stimulate students’ interest in the field of science and technology. He said in that regard, Malaysia will continue to explore opportunities to increase the participation of students in such prestigious international programmes, with the latest sending two students from higher education institutions recently.

KUANTAN, Pahang has denied allegations that the State Enforcement Unit (UPNP) burned and destroyed structures housing workers and equipment of illegal farmers involved in land encroachment in Raub. State Secretary Datuk Seri Zulkifli Yaacob addressed the issue in response to a post on the Save Musang King Alliance (SAMKA) Facebook, which implied that the state government was abusing its power and using inhumane methods to intimidate. ‘These accusations are baseless and appear to be an attempt to create a negative perception of both the state government and the UPNP,’ Zulkifli said in a statement tonight. He emphasised that the state

SHAH ALAM, The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled an attempt to smuggle illegal migrants out of the country in the waters off Pantai Tanjung Rhu, Kuala Langat early this morning. Selangor MMEA director Maritime Capt Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh said the Klang Area Control Centre (ACC) alerted the agency about a suspicious target moving at high speed in the area at 1.50 am. The MMEA team found an unregistered fibreglass boat speeding away and pursued it for about 35 minutes. ‘The skipper then deliberately rammed the patrol boat and damaged its hull and engine guard, before jumping into the

KOTA KINABALU, In a rare and unexpected incident, two women and a man were injured in an otter attack while jogging at a recreational park in Kota Kinabalu this morning. Kota Kinabalu police chief ACP Kasim Muda said the victims, aged 40, 54 and 56, were jogging around 6.40 am when they were suddenly ambushed from behind by a romp of otters. “The attack left all three victims with injuries to their legs, arms and heads from bites and scratches,” he said in a statement this evening. Despite the severity of the incident, the police have not yet received any

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), through its foundation, Yayasan Prihatin, and the ELMU Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership in promoting integrity, professionalism and the welfare of law enforcement officers across the country. In a statement, Yayasan Prihatin patron Tan Sri Azam Baki said the partnership aims to bolster anti-corruption efforts and elevate integrity within law enforcement through the shared platforms and resources of both organisations. ‘Both foundations are committed to fully supporting law enforcement agencies in improving professionalism by prioritising integrity within their ranks. This includes focusing on welfare, training, community